JAFFNA – round UP

Jaffna MC passes resolution to remove member

The Jaffna Municipality has passed a resolution to remove S Nishanthan MMC from the ruling party and from the membership of the council. A copy of the resolution has been sent to Minister Susil Premajayantha.

Lifting of fishing ban to benefit fisher-folk

After 30 years permission has been given by the Army to fish from Karachi North Chundikulam to Pepariapity. This was made possible by the efforts of Parliamentarian Murugesu Chandrakumar.

About 127 families from Kallaru numbering 1236 persons have been benefited by the lifting of the ban to fish.

Kilinochchi Government Agent Rupawathy Ketheshwaran, Kandavallai Divisional Secretary Sathiyaseelan, Brigadier Jayasekara and Heads of government departments participated in a function that marked the lifting of the ban. Catholic priests blessed the boats and the fishermen who set out to fish. A large crowd gathered at the seashore to send off the boats and fisherman for fishing.

TNA member crosses over

Tamil National Alliance MMC Mudaippu Romedias has crossed over to the ruling party of the Jaffna Municipal Council.

Attempting to draw another’s money, man held

A Vavuniya resident who attempted to draw Rs 1.1 m from the savings account of another person submitting false documents at a bank in Jaffna was caught and handed over to Jaffna Police. He has submitted a fake National Identity Card and his signature too aroused suspicion. The paying officer detaiend him and informed the Jaffna Police. The Police have taken him into custody.

Agrarian centre, fertilizer store opened

Agrarian Services and Wildlife Minister S.M. Chandrasena opened a renovated Agrarian Development Centre and a fertiliser store at Kaithady on May 3. The agrarian group leaders met the minister and urged him to get back their lands now occupied by the Army. The minister promised to look into their request.